Pie man

Good Evening 

We've just opened the Vino  Its needed, we looked after both Granddaughters for the day today 

Today I had a ride to J&S Accessories at Oakmere. Bought some bike cleaner, got home and couldn't be bothered to clean the bike  

Whilst on the car park, I noticed 3 cars full of plod pull up and they all headed for the cafe, it must serve some decent coffee and cake in there 

The Keis gilet and gloves kept me nice and warm, temp was a barmy 7ºC

1 hour ago, Steve_M said:

Standard for me, too. The bar end mirrors make it look like it’s trying to do a body builders pose

 

I was thinking more along these lines 

I prefer the Standard ones too. Not a fan of bar end mirrors, never seen the point of them. 

KTM UK claim it happens to a percentage of other manufacturers therefore statistically, falls in line with other woes and try to pass it off as normal. I have pictures of the condensation affecting the display and obscuring information/safety information on the screen. Hopefully this will be resolved when it goes for a service at the end of March. Although my confidence in dealer customer service is bordering on zero. 

10 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

What am I looking at? Not familiar with KTM's.

@S-WesterlyCondensation behind the screen, just as bad on the left side. I have several pictures before and after the cooling process, now there is no condensation. 

@RideWithStyles typical KTM, this being my second, although no issues with the big 1290 i had.

I know it hasn't been done by a power washer, I hate cleaning bikes. Only ever had a slight hose wash before applying XCP. There were no issues during last summers run out to Euroland, no issues at all. This is purely seasonal, typical condensation determined primarily by the air temperature and the relative humidity cause by the heat of the bike, oh and shite parts 

A well known issue with the KTM. Several pictures have been sent over to the dealer, when I take it for a service next month I have asked them to raise a warranty claim with the manufacturer. Lets see how this goes. Emailed Several date stamped pictures of the defect, just in case they can't replicate the defect. 

7 hours ago, RideWithStyles said:

id be more concerned about the pressure and fork rebound, the picture isnt the best but suggest it would be  better to sort it out to get the best from it.

How do you come up with that synopsis from that photo 

Love it. 

I have a pair of Keis G701S Gloves. They are Brilliant and get really hot when on the high setting, I also use them with the Keis heated gilet. Well worth it in my opinion. 

14 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

I like dogs. No point having one with the hours I work. It's the owners who hang the poo bags on trees or fences, or just throw them into the undergrowth that annoys me. 

 

Why bother picking it up in the first place if you're just going to hang a plastic bag full of crap in plain sight? Better to just flick it in the hedge with a stick. At least it will decompose. 

 

The paths round here are lined with bags that stay there for weeks. 

This reminds me of the Tree of Lost Soles (or, although in this instance ar*eholes). When I worked in Warrington, I used to pass through Woolston and the tree of Lost Soles, people would hang one shoe amongst the branches, it was quite nice to see, until the council cut it down. Tree Of Lost Soles: Council sorry for chopping artwork - BBC News

I love and hate the Can bus system, all at the same time 

Grass Roots Football Saturday morning, followed by a couple of scoops of real ale in the micropub in the afternoon . Grass roots Rugby on Sunday morning followed by (hopefully) a ride out around the Lancashire countryside, maybe even get over to the Trough of Bowland   

3 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

Lots of pubs and cafes in my area allow well-behaved dogs. Not witnessed any issues with them so far. Joggers and cyclists though are often a pain in the arse not all but a sizable number.

Its the same around our way, many cafes and pubs in the area allow dogs, our local cafe in the park provide water bowls for the dogs. Joggers and cyclists IMO are far worse than the dogs. We do keep the dogs on leads when in the park however, when we are walking over the fields, we let the dogs off their leads, but recall them when others come in the same area. We have a large dog owners community in our area, we often meet many of other dogs and their owners each evening on our walks.

I don't have to justify myself to anyone that I am a responsible dog owner.  As for someone shouting at me when the dog decides to take a will get told to f**k right off and mind their own business. I have very little patients for these imbecillus weak minded morons. 

Sorry: had a little rant there 

My insurance covers me for business use and commuting etc. The cost difference is minimal compared to SDP. 

I would go for Administrator or Accountant. 

Its that time again 

Unique wash/wipe motorcycle visor safety system - Visorcat

A tad expensive mind 

I had something similar with the MT07, "Stone chip", I was sternly told. There was no point arguing with the idiot who's computer says no.  

Touched up with some high temp black paint, hardly noticeable afterwards. 

Could be worse, I have a KTM with complimentary condensation 

(Thankfully not in the oil)

Ah the Good old days, thought these were the bees knees in the day 

7 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

Personally I don't mind if it's cold as I can always put more kit on. My personal hate is when the aircon packs in when it's 40 C outside and I'm sitting in a metal box with sun shining on it. 

That's my hate too. I can layer up when its cold, but when it's hot hot, it can be unbearable. When the temperatures soared above 27c last summer, we had to send our roofers home.   

I use this XCP Professional Cleaner & Degreaser - 1 Litre Spray - SPORTSBIKESHOP

But as above, I would leave till Spring. When applying the ACF I usually apply to a cloth and wipe over the parts where I can, or spray and then try to wipe with said cloth. 

The cylinder head protectors look neat. 

7 hours ago, Steve_M said:

We’ve just been quoted £380 for the hire of a “2 yard” skip. 

Way to much. If I was paying that, it would have a full compliment of greedy boards. We moved over to Grab waggons £280 + VAT - 10 tonnes. I think your location might have something to do with it too. 

1 hour ago, Steve_M said:

Good evening. Just checking my life insurance and long term disability insurance policies. I’ve been invited to join in a judo session with a local club and my good lady is encouraging me to go. No problem ten years ago but I’m questioning the wisdom (and ulterior motives) of me going along…

 

 

 

 

I was doing the same, many years ago, my wife purchased a used BMW GS for my birthday, this was shortly after I recovered from my previous crash.